American Sign Language translation: (“8” on side jaw + twist): “Hello, I am Patty.”
GIF created by Alex Quechol, a Deaf Mexican artist.
Hi, I am Patty.
I am the Executive Director of Deaf Spotlight, which oversees artistic and cultural programming to support Deaf artists and their work. Throughout my career, I pursue opportunities that encourage the Deaf community to embrace and celebrate the arts.
I have a BFA in Ceramics from the University of Washington, and an MA in Nonprofit Management for the Arts from New York University.
Everyone has the ability to create and express their story through the arts. Creativity is the way of life.